Past Workshops
Since February 2016, Carolina Birth Junkies have been collaborating with area organizers to bring events to your fingertips. Check out the list below for workshops that have been held- most have been organized by CBJ. We continue to strive to provide avenues for meaningful and quality education to the Birth World. If you have any ideas, suggestions or know of events that we can post, please send an email to carolinabirthjunkies@gmail.com.
February 2016- USMERA with Mary Lawlor, CPM, LM:Our National Context and Opportunities & USMERA
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April 2016- Birth Emergency Skills Training with Andrea Dixon, CNM
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August 2016- NRP with Karen Strange, CPM; CPR and Summer Island Retreat
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October 2016- When Survivors Give Birth with Elizabeth Johnson, MA
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October 2016- Exploring Birth with Patricia Edmonds, Traditional Midwife
December 2016- Spinning Babies with Gail Tully, LM, CPM
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February 2017- "Why Not Home?" movie screening
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March 2017- NARM Day with Ida Darragh, CPM
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April 2017- Suturing for Midwives, with Sarah Dumas, CNM
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May 2017- AAMI Skills Lab with Christine Strothers, CPM, IBCLC
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August 2017- Summer Island Retreat
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December 2017- Hands-on Mexican Rebozo Workshop and BAI Doula training with Ursula Sabia Sukinik
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January 2018- IV Skills with Christine Strothers, CPM, IBCLC & Acupuncture/ Acupressure with Marston St. John
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February 2018- Suturing/ Perineal Trauma with Danielle Johnson, DO
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April 2018- Shoulder Dystocia Skills with Christine Strothers, CPM, IBCLC
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May 2018- Estimated Blood Loss with Christine Strothers, CPM, IBCLC & Lori Gibson, CPM, LM, MBC
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June 2018- Pregnancy Complications with Lori Gibson, CPM, LM, MBC
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July 2018- Newborn Tests & Screenings with Lori Gibson, CPM, LM, MBC & Christine Strothers, CPM, IBCLC
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August 2018- NRP with Karen Strange, CPM; CPR; and Summer Island Retreat
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October 2018- Herbs for the Childbearing Woman with Brooke Atkinson
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January 2019- Shoulder Dystocia with Christine Strothers, CPM, IBCLC
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January 2019- Advanced Suturing with NCMA
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March 2019- Placenta Examination workshop with Christine Strothers, CPM, IBCLC & Lori Gibson, CPM, LM, MBC
April 2019- Remaining "in the Groove," an NRP Refresher with Karen Strange.
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June 2019- Dr. Sarah Buckley!!
July 2019- Advanced Newborn Exam, Christine Strothers, CPM, IBCLC
August 2019- Breech Workshop & Summer Island Retreat
Joined by Anne Frye, Dr. Rixa Freeze, Dr. David Hayes, Kim Osterholzer, CPM/ Author, Julie Jetzer, Tracy Winsor & Danielle Adamczyk
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September 2019- Integrative Solutions for Breastfeeding Challenges with Hope Lima- lactation consultant, Lauren Jetton, chiropractor, Susan Klemm- occupational therapist & Eric Kempter- holistic dentist
October 2019- IVs & Suturing with Christine Strothers, CPM & Erin Graham, CNM
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January 2020- NARM Day with Ida Darragh, CPM
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August 2020- Summer Island Retreat, NRP with Karen Strange, AAP/NRP & ALSO with Sarita Bennett, DO, CPM
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September 2020- Estimated Blood Loss, Christine Strothers, CPM
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October 2020- The Need for Sustainable Midwifery & Group Practice with Madeline Murray, CPM & Self-Care for Birth Workers with Liz Burkholder, FNP
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November 2020- Prenatal Posture, Breath & Pushing with Julie Jetzer
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January 2021- Resolving Shoulder Dystocia in the OOH Setting with Christine Strothers, CPM
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February 2021- Placenta Examination with Christine Strothers, CPM & Lori Gibson, CPM, LM, MBC
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April 2021- Paps & Cervical Exams, Lori Gibson, CPM, LM, MBC
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June 2021- Advanced Newborn Exam with Christine Strothers, CPM
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August 2021- 6th Annual Summer Island Retreat & SE MANA Conference with Tomasina Oliver, CPM, MANA VP, Yesenia Guzman, CPM, LM, MANA Director of Professional Development, Merrily Taylor, NRP, Erin Graham, CNM, Tina Braimah, CNM, Christine Strothers, CPM, Lori Gibson, CPM, LM, MBC, Becky Bagley, DNP, CNM, FACNM, Adrienne Leeds, CPM, RM, Meredith Bowden, CPM
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October 2021- Midwifery Business Consultation with Leslie Cornwell, CNM, MSN, C-EFM, RNC-OB
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November 2021- Midwifery Education, Certification and Practice Plan with Christine Strothers, CPM
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February 2022: Virtual NRP Refresher with Karen Strange, CPM, AAP/NRP*
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February 2022: Vulvovaginal Laceration Repair in the Home Birth Setting, Dr. Susan Alberto
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March 2022: Vulvovaginal Laceration Repair in the Home Birth Setting, Dr. Susan Alberto​
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April 1, 2022: Birth Emergency Skills Training (BEST)*, Charlotte, NC
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May 14, 2022: Acupressure for Pregnancy, Labor, Postpartum w/ Nicholas Olow*
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August 25-30, 2022: CBJ Summer Island Retreat w/ Jackie Kuschner, CNM, Karen Welton, Jenna Weigner, CPM, Dr. Tonia Mercado, Liz Burkholder, Dr. Emily Roush, , NRP w/ Karen Strange, BLS w/ Matt Hunt, Breech Without Borders w. Dr. David Hayes
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September 21, 2022 & November 30: Birth Pool w/ Christine Strothers, CPM and Brooke Atkinson, CPM
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October 14, 2022: Birth Trauma: Supporting People & Providers w/ Zoe Endicott, MS, NCC, LCMHCA, PMH-C: & Aly Winter, MSW, LCSW, RN,PMH-C
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November 4, 2022: Nutrition for the Childbearing Year with Dr. Hope Lima and Winthrop students Brooke Bevis, Lisa Harms, Camryn (Cami) Murray and Samantha Palacios
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January 11, 2023: “Resolving Shoulder Dystocia” Hands-On Workshop
February 17, 2023: Virtual Birth Job Fair
March 15, 2023: "Estimating Blood Loss in the Out of Hospital Setting"
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April 26, 2023: "Newborn Tests and Screening
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August 24-27 8th Annual Summer Island Retreat with Ida Darragh, Sister MorningStar, Dr. Stu Fischbein & Adrienne Leeds
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